Drafted 137th overall in the 5th round of the 1997 draft, Patrick Hape arrived from Alabama. His most recent season came in 2004 with DEN, capping a 8-season NFL career. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 43 catches for 238 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Size
6'4", 262#
College
Alabama
Draft
Rd 5, 137th overall (1997)
Seasons
1997–2004
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology57th percentile among TEs · limited sample
8 games · 0 targets
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size60▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share50▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Patrick Hape has appeared in 45 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: TB (1999–2000), DEN (2001–2004).
As a receiver he has caught 43 passes for 238 yards and 10 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2001 with DEN: 96 yards and 3 touchdowns in 11 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game35 on 2 catches vs KC, 2001 Week 14
2004 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 4 0.8/g | 11 2/g | 3 |
| Away | 3 | 4 1.3/g | 24 8/g | 1 |
| In division | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 9 5/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 6 | 6 1.0/g | 26 4/g | 3 |
| In wins | 7 | 7 1.0/g | 34 5/g | 3 |
| In losses | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 1 1/g | 1 |
| On grass | 8 | 8 1.0/g | 35 4/g | 4 |
| Outdoors | 8 | 8 1.0/g | 35 4/g | 4 |
2004 game log
Patrick Hape — common questions
- What position does Patrick Hape play?
- Patrick Hape is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has Patrick Hape played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Patrick Hape has played for TB (1999–2000), DEN (2001–2004).
- Where did Patrick Hape go to college?
- Patrick Hape played college football at Alabama.
- When was Patrick Hape drafted?
- Patrick Hape was selected in round 5, 137th overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Patrick Hape scored?
- Patrick Hape has 10 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (10 receiving).
- What is Patrick Hape's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Patrick Hape rated 46.7 for 2004, the 57th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Jake PlummerQB · 2004
- Reuben DroughnsRB · 2004
- Rod SmithWR · 2004
- Ashley LelieWR · 2004
- Jeb PutzierTE · 2004
- Tatum BellRB · 2004
- Darius WattsWR · 2004
- Quentin GriffinRB · 2004
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- Jamel WilliamsDB · pick 132
- Marcus WimberlyDB · pick 133
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- Pete ChryplewiczTE · pick 135
- Sam GarnesS · pick 136
- Kenny BynumRB · pick 138
- Keith ThibodeauxDB · pick 140
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